Craig Fugate, FEMA administrator, appears with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office on Oct. 7 after briefing the president on Hurricane Matthew. [Manuel Balce Ceneta Naturally, disaster threatened North Florida as Craig Fugate returned home after seven years in Washington running the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Category: Hurricane Matthew
Artifacts turning up in Savannah as hurricane debris is removed
Bits of Savannah’s past just below our feet are forcing the city to take its time during the final stage of storm debris removal from Hurricane Matthew. When the strong winds toppled centuries-old trees, especially in cemeteries, parks and historic battlefield artifacts were lifted to the surface.
FEMA closing Cumberland center on Thursday –
The Disaster Recovery Center in Cumberland County will close Thursday at 6 p.m., but the one in Lumberton will continue operating. The one that will close is located at Cumberland County Department of Social Services at 1225 Ramsey St. in Fayetteville.
Robeson Countya s outdoor facilities bounce back in wake of Hurricane Matthew flooding
If recreation is good for the body and soul, then Robesonians appear to be on the mend after Hurricane Matthew. A survey of recreation facilities closest to the Lumber River revealed damage and considerable resilience in wake of the storm’s flooding.